red deer
Refers specifically to Cervus elaphus, a large deer species native to Eurasia.
アカシカはヨーロッパの森林に生息している。
Red deer inhabit the forests of Europe.
Katakana spelling is common for this animal name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is understandable but less common than the katakana form.
Compound of 赤 (aka, 'red') and 鹿 (shika, 'deer'), describing the animal's reddish-brown coat.